Florida United Executive Director Jerome Samuels directs all aspects of the club. Jerome is a former professional player and is currenlty one of the most qualified coaches in the USA.
Licenses: UEFA “A”, USSF “A” and the USSF Academy Directors License
Coaching Experience:
- 17 years coaching youth & college soccer
- 2018 - to present Weston FC Technical Director
- 2014 - 2018 Tophat ECNL & DA
- 2005 - 2014 Georgia Perimeter College Men’s Assistant Coach
- 2010 - present Jamaican Football Federation Coaching Education Instructor
Elite Player Development Highlights:
Between 2016 - 2020, 15 players under Jerome's guidance were selected to the US Soccer National Teams. Additionally, more than 40 players, to date, have received scholarships to colleges in the power 5 conferences.
Coaching Highlights:
ECNL National Quarter Finalist, 2-time ECNL Southeast Conference Champion, 4-time USSF Development Academy Southeast Conference Champion, USSF Development Academy Cup Quarterfinalist, 8-time College Conference Champions, 8-time College Regional Champions, 5-time College Final 4 Appearances, 3-time College National Championship Finalist, 1 College National Championship
Playing Experience:
U17, U20, U23 Jamaican Youth National Team. Played professionally in England (Notts County FC), USA (Atlanta Silverbacks), Jamaica (Harbour View FC)
Contact Jerome - jerome.samuels@flunited.com
Florida United Director Sharolta (Shay) Nonen, is responsible for managing all technical staff and club operations. Having been under the spotlight for all of her footballing career, first as a professional player then as a D1 coach, Sharolta Nonen is now enjoying football as a member of the Florida United Coaching Staff and helping young up and coming players reach new levels.
Coaching Experience
- 4 yrs. Head Coach – D1
- 2 yrs. Assistant Coach – D1
- 1 yr. Assistant Coach – NAIA
- 1 yr. Player/Coach – Semi-Pro League
- 4 yrs. Youth Head Coach – U11-19
Playing Experience
University of Nebraska, Lincoln (National Ranking #2)
- First 3-Time All American in UNL history
- Conference Player of the Year
- Top 10 Athletes of Last ½ Century
Canadian Women’s National Team
- 2X Women’s World Cup
- Semi-Finalist in Women’s World Cup
- 2X All-Tournament Team Women’s World Cup (Top 11 Players)
- 2X Olympic Team Member
All-World Team Games
- 2XStarter
Atlanta Beat – WUSA (Women’s Pro League – US)
- #2 Draft Pick
- Defender of the Year
- 2X National Champion
Fortuna Hjorring (Pro League – Denmark)
- All Star Team
- National Champion
Atlanta Silverbacks
- Player/Coach
- National Finalist
LA Sol – WPS (Pro League – US)
- National Champion
Florida United Scouting Director Carl Brown is responsible for talent identification and recruitment for the club. Having been under the spotlight for all his footballing career, first as a player then as a coach, Carl Brown is now enjoying football as a member of the Florida United Coaching Staff.
- In 1970, he made his debut for Jamaican National Team.
- In 1990–1998, 2001–2004 and 2006 he coached the Jamaica National Senior Team.
- In 1998 Coached the Jamaican National Team at the FIFA World Cup in France.
- From August 2007 until June 2011 he was a head coach of the Cayman Islands National Football Team.
- As of 2014, he serves on the CONCACAF Technical Committee.
If you are interested in trying out for Florida United, please contact Carl via email.
Contact Carl - Carl.brown@flunited.com
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